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Old Maps of Columbus, Alabama

Explore 11 old maps of Columbus, spanning from 1889 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Columbus, AL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Birmingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    In the late nineteenth century, the Iron City was a growing urban core surrounded by intensive extraction sites and river crossings. Trace early industrial footprints at the Pratt Mines, Sloss Quarry, and the Old Irondale Furnace.
  4. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Birmingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Birmingham and the surrounding iron district emerge in the late nineteenth century as a hub of heavy industry and rail expansion. Trace the early footprints of the Sloss Mine, locate river crossings like Doss Ferry, and find family-named landmarks like Hanby Mill.
  7. 1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Birmingham
    1895 Print · USGS
    Birmingham at the peak of its industrial boom is captured here as the city’s rail and mining networks spread through the surrounding valleys. Researchers can trace early iron production at Old Irondale Furnace or locate family roots at Doss Ferry and Pratt Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Birmingham
    1907 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Blount counties are shown in the early twentieth century as the industrial heart of Alabama was taking shape. Genealogists can trace family roots through named landmarks like Box Schoolhouse, Watson PO, and the coal works at Watts Mines.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Warrior, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Warrior, 1952 Print
    1951 Warrior
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Jefferson County's mining and river corridor is captured here in the early fifties, centered on the Warrior and Kimberly communities. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Mortimer Jordan Sch, Watts Union Ch, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and the iron-rich ridges surrounding Birmingham. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the L & N RR or locate historic federal sites like the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of suburban Mountain Brook or locate regional hubs like Sylacauga and Jasper.
  22. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is an industrial powerhouse centered on the steel valleys and sprawling iron ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, or locate rural landmarks like Talladega College and the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
  25. 1975 Map of Warrior, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Warrior, 1977 Print
    1975 Warrior
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-seventies is seen here through high-resolution aerial imagery, revealing the literal landscape of the Alabama coal belt. Local historians can trace the exact 1975 footprints of Warrior and Kimberly alongside the winding Fork.
  28. 1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Birmingham North
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Alabama in the mid-eighties shows the bustling intersection of the Appalachian foothills and the Deep South's industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway and Seaboard System Railroad through towns like Oneonta, Leeds, and Springville.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2024 Map of Warrior, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Warrior, 2024 Print
    2024 Warrior
    2024 Print · USGS
    Warrior and the surrounding river bluffs are documented here during the early 2020s as modern transit corridors meet historic settlements. Researchers can locate several community landmarks like Doss Ferry, Enon Cem, and Sharit Shoals along the Locust Fork.
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